2014 Hyundai Tucson

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2014 Hyundai Tucson
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 201 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	185
2006	135
2007	65
2008	43
2009	18
2010	57
2011	124
2012	255
2013	266
2014	201
2015	226
2016	1616
2017	1083
2018	391
2019	374
2020	175
2021	78
2022	376
2023	131
2024	92
2025	276
2026	57

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 55%

55% of complaints: engine — 110 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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BOUGHT CAR IN DEC 2017. JULY 8, 2018, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NO ISSUES BEFORE THIS EVENT. NO WARNING, CARE JUST WENT UP IN FLAMES STARTING FROM UNDER THE CAR/THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180709

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complete engine failure in July of 2024. When the car was sold to us it was under recall and not repaired and we were not told there was a recall. When the engine failed we were told we were at fault because we failed to get the recall addressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260826

Car died on freeway. Hyundai is saying it needs an engine due to recalls not done. hyundai is refusing to fix these three recalls or replace engine we never received notice of these recalls.Car is sitting at dealership hyundai in flint

NHTSA ODI report, 20231024

SERVICE BRAKES 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes — 56 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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ON SUNDAY I WAS AT A FLAT DIRT LOT AT A BOAT RAMP... AFTER MY FISHING TRIP I HOPPED INTO THE CAR PUT IT IN REVERSE... BACKED OUT OF MY SPOT CAREFUL TO LOOK BEHIND AT ALL THE TRAILERS AROUND ME... STOPPED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160715

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3%

3% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140509 — air bags

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 14V245000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220531 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022.

Campaign 22V056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

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